Master Paul H. Borisoff began his study of the art of
Kung-Fu San Soo in 1975, under the tutelage of Master Charles W.
Cory. He became an assistant instructor at the North Hollywood
facility in 1977 and continued until opening his own school in
November 1978. He was awarded the degree of Master in 1986. He
has also trained with Grand Master Jimmy H. Woo in classes
offered by the first International Kung-Fu San Soo Association
and the International San Soo Association. Master Paul H.
Borisoff has taught Kung-Fu San Soo for Los Angeles Recreation &
Parks (6 centers), Los Angeles City Schools (In-service classes
for teachers and school nurses). He has instructed for the YMCA,
YWCA, Woman's Workshop and North Valley Jewish Community Center.
Master Paul H. Borisoff is committed to instructing the Art of
Kung-Fu San Soo, as taught by Grand Master, Jimmy H. Woo. As a
classically trained violinist pianist and contemporary folk
guitarist, he understands the necessity of staying the course;
keeping it pure and unadulterated. Master Borisoff holds the
view that the process of learning San Soo is by nature long and
at times arduous. As such, he believes that there is a great
temptation for the school owner or student to take an easier,
more immediately profitable path. It is not uncommon for some
instructors, he continues, to "adjust" their lesson plans to
contain elements of the latest fad art. In the end he feels that
the achievement of excellence in this art depends on repeated
practice and persistence, and that a school owner’s integrity is
staying loyal and committed to the system which he professes to
teach. There is so much room for personal variation in this art,
but one has to honor its precepts and foundational concepts.
Paul H. Borisoff was born in Los Angeles and has a bachelor
communications degree in Radio Television and Film, from
California State University at Northridge. Since age 16, he has
taught Music and Photography instruction in the Los Angeles
area. He has worked in the fields of Medical Imaging, Camera and
Lens Repair, Customer Service and Corporate Purchasing. He
continues to teach, all-be-it in a more limited capacity at
Respect Marial Arts Academy in Agoura Hills, California.
